Category : Parenting/ Health

10 Common Symptoms Of Low Blood Pressure You Shouldn’t Ignore

There are a lot of warnings about high blood pressure and its implications, but did you know that it’s essential to pay attention to low blood pressure too? This condition is called hypotension, and it often has significant consequences for your hea...

14 Surprising Things Your Skin Tells you About Your Health

The body’s biggest organ, skin, at two millimeters thick and six pounds, protects the body from light, heat, sickness, and harm. Skin also regulates body temperature by collecting environmental signals. It also hydrates and nourishes the body....

6 Tips To Stop Nail Fungus Before It Starts

Nail fungus is better prevented than treated. Period. If you get nail fungus – more common on the toenails than the fingernails, your symptoms could include yellow or brown nails, or nails that lift up from the nail bed or split or crumble. Without...

Angela Bassett on Parenting: Enjoy the Journey

(Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) In March 2023, the twins joined Bassett and Vance at the Oscars. Bronwyn and the Black Panther star wowed in coordinating purple gowns, while Slater and his dad looked handsome in all-black ensembles. After seven...

Prostate Cancer: Should You Take the ‘Watch and Wait’ Approach?

When you first get diagnosed with something, your immediate thought is probably “how do I get the appropriate treatment as soon as possible before it progresses?” However, a man with prostate cancer who takes the “watch-and-wait...

SIDS Rate Increases in Black Infants, Tips For Protecting Your Child

During the first year of the pandemic, the United States saw a spike in the number of Black infants who died suddenly — worsening a longstanding disparity, a new government study finds. The increase was seen in what’s called sudden unexpected...

Best and WORST Sleeping Positions

If you were asked your favorite sleep position, you’d probably be able to answer pretty quickly. But it can be a little trickier to figure out the best sleeping position — one that helps you reduce your aches and pains and maximize the e...

10 Ways To Resist Tobacco Cravings

Cravings for tobacco may be exhausting, especially when attempting to stop. Here are some strategies to help you control your appetite and fight cravings. Try Nicotine Replacement Therapy Discuss nicotine replacement treatment with your doctor. The...

Need A Pick Me Up? Try These 5 Affordable Self-Care Acts

Everyone deserves a bit of “me time”. It’s a time to take to yourself and listen to what your mind, body, and soul are trying to tell you. It could be trying to tell you, “Hey girl, let’s stay in today” or even “I need a break from this house, get m...

5 Signs You’ve Already Had A Stroke and Didn’t Know It

You may have heard about the tell-tale signs of a stroke – slurred speech, loss of balance, trouble speaking, and more – but did you know you can have a stroke without knowing it? This condition is called a silent stroke and can cause th...

Why The BMI Scale Isn’t Accurate for Black Folks

Modern technology is something that we see advance and change every day. From the beginning of time, modern technology has helped society reach new levels that were thought to not be possible. With new technology comes better and more accurate ways...

Egg Freezing: The Facts

The technology surrounding family planning gets more and more advanced by the year. Oöcyte cryopreservation, otherwise known as egg freezing, is quickly becoming one of the most common family planning procedures women are considering these days. Whe...

The Secret To A Good Sex Life? Affection!

Couples who regularly have sex tend to be happier, and now a new study suggests one reason why: affection. The study of couples in committed relationships found what many others had shown before: Couples who had sex more often were typically happie...

Best & WORST Exercises For People With Asthma

Exercise is something that is needed by everyone. Whether you’re trying to lose, gain or maintain your weight, exercise is needed for a healthy life. There are so many different types of exercises out there as well. The type of exercise you choose t...

3 Signs Shortness Of Breath Signal A Potential Heart Problem

If it appears abruptly, don’t dismiss it. Chest discomfort is a common indicator of heart disease, but it’s not the only one. Shortness of breath—which might seem like you’re pushing yourself more than usual—can indicate heart valv...